prEN 17860-7

Carrier cycles - Part 7: Cargo trailers prEN 17860-7

Publication date:   Aug 3, 2023

Scope

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices.
This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg.
This document is not applicable to trailer for transportation of passengers, usually children and for type of trailers which use fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles as listed in the Table 1 in this document.
Table 1 - Types of cycle trailers
Type of trailer Applicability of this document
Multi track single axle Applicable
Multi track multi axle Applicable
Single track with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Fifth wheel trailer with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Usage
Cargo Applicable
People/children/pet Not applicable

NOTE Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by prEN 17860-5:2023.